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 CORIS is a fully-integrated, web-based offender management system (OMS) built from the ground up using Microsoft .NET technology. Supporting the CORIS solution are xwave's end-to-end, system-integration capabilities; these encompass project management; user training; organizational change management; data conversion; software development; and client support.   <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> The result is an industry-leading, enterprise-class OMS that, being fully scalable, effectively supports the needs of all state-level corrections agenciesboth community corrections and prison operations. CORIS also supports case management, offender financial management, and central office information reporting.  <o:p></o:p> CORIS' functionality incorporates a single database and electronic offender record, thereby enabling a seamless view of offender history, status, and other important data such as medical information and security alerts. Integral to CORIS' design is integration: CORIS connects all relevant user groups in real-time, thus providing a holistic view of the offender environment. Consequently, users gain an informed understanding of the offender population, and are able to make the best possible decisions related to security (offender risks) and treatment (offender needs).

“xwave has been excellent to work with, and has bent over backwards to address our requirements,” says David Packard, Agency Technology Officer, Maine Department of Corrections. “xwave's professional, experienced team, along with our chosen state-of-the-art platform has truly made CORIS a correctional information system we are very excited about!"

Apart From The Rest...

xwave's CORIS solution has significantly differentiated itself from other outwardly similar systems on the OMS market:  <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Our Architecture:<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> CORIS is a genuine web-based Offender Management System (OMS), not a client/server application that has been web-enabled.  As such, it is designed solely to operate on a web platform. This is an important factor for clients because it not only delivers to them a higher level of functionality, but also eases and accelerates system maintenance and upgrades. This in turn eliminates technological obsolescence: rather than migrate from one obsolete technology to another technology that eventually will be outdated, clients gain the benefit of a flexible Microsoft .NET platform supporting features and functionality that, via the Internet, always remain current. <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Microsoft ..NET is a key component of CORIS: it is agile and flexible and built to evolve. Thus it is best able to adapt to evolving business needs in a timely and cost-effective way, permitting your corrections operation to share information with external partners within an integrated justice environment. CORIS is able to send and receive information in compliance with the Global Justice XML schema.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Our Company:<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> xwave has a solid reputation built on successful project delivery: we continually strive to listen carefully to clients' needs and effectively meet their requirements.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Supporting this quality of service is the fact that we are not merely a software developer; we are a large systems-integrator with highly-experienced consultants and proven methodologies. We are able to address the many diverse facets of enterprise-software implementation, thus mitigating our clients' project risk.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Integration by Design:<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Correctional officers and case-workers require ready access to complete information on the offenders they manage; they must fully understand offender risk and needs in order to make the best possible decisions regarding security and treatment. Regional and central administrators also need accurate data to support sound decisions, and effective management of the overall operation.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> These benefits are enabled through the tight integration of the CORIS platform, and its centralized database and single electronic offender record.  Regardless of where an inmate is currently located or previously has beenand regardless of whether a Department of Corrections (DOC) user is within a prison, probation office or central officeauthorized access can be gained to a given offender's profile. The result is a significantly improved quality of decision-making, enabled through the availability of accurate, real-time data.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Integrated CORIS modules include extensive prison and probation/parole office operational functions; case management and treatment; classification and risk assessment; commissary/canteen; inmate trust; restitution case management; medical information; and much more.  And xwave continues to evolve these capabilities within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) model: future modules include integrated business intelligence and inmate phone systems.

Committment to Corrections

Our customers are engaged in a serious business: the safety of correctional workers, offenders, and the general public are all at stake.  As a supplier of technology to the correctional services industry, xwave takes its responsibility and commitment to quality seriously. Our mission is to delight our customers, deliver a successful implementation of our enterprise offender management technology, and provide customers with comprehensive, long-term support.   <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> The following comments are from Mr. Michael Boudreau, Director of Policy and Planning at the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety:<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> “xwave's ability and capacity to have achieved a comprehensive level of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of institutional and community corrections has been exemplary.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> xwave has repeatedly and consistently demonstrated above and beyond immediacy, creativity, and intuitiveness in identifying practical business solutions.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Our level of satisfaction with xwave, the caliber and commitment of its development team, and our end product has been, in a word, outstanding.”<o:p></o:p>

Looking Forward

At xwave, we are excited about the opportunities the future holds, and the new benefits and added value we will deliver to customers.  xwave will continue to meet and exceed customers' expectations. We are committed to providing continued excellent service and responsive support, not only upon engagement and delivery, but over the long term of the relationship. We are also committed to the ongoing evolution of our CORIS platform; this evolution encompasses technological advancements as well as new functionality prioritized by customers.  New developments include: biometric integration, enhanced medical functions, integrated business intelligence, and an integrated inmate phone system.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

For More Information Contact:

Tom Demerson, Director, Correctional Services
xwave
151 Capitol Street, PO Box 495, Augusta Maine 04332-0495

Phone: (506) 451-3147
Toll Free: 800-566-9772
Fax: (207) 623-5984
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Corporate Facts

xwave

Year Started: 1969

Corporate Focus/Specialty:
Offender management software for state corrections agencies

Certifications, Schedules, Blankets:
xwave is registered ISO 9001; all solutions adhere to corresponding quality standards for design and operation. 

Owned By:
Aliant Inc.

Headquarters:
Augusta, Maine

# of Office Locations: 12

# of Employees: 1900

Most Recent Projects:
Virginia Department of Corrections
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Maine Department of Corrections
 CORIS Implementation statewide offender management <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

Corporate Philosophy

Our mission is to apply technology in a way that transforms business operations and delivers a tangible return on investment. To that end, we offer the most integrated and functionally complete offender management system, built on the most modern and flexible web-based platform. We support it with an experienced team that listens closely to customers, and responds with the solution that is right for them.